“Linsanity” is in full swing in New York and around the country (if you haven’t heard of him, ask Kobe Bryant, he will explain). He has already made a huge impact on the New York Knicks and the NBA beyond the court. Ratings on MSG Network for the first five games of “Linsanity” have been 87% higher compared to 20 Knicks games prior according to MSN Money. Jeremy Lin jerseys are sold out, and he is filling the seats wherever the Knicks go. Bloomberg reports that for the February 15th game against the Sacramento Kings, the average ticket price increased 26%. Clearly, Jeremy Lin is good for business (see Linfographic from infographicworld.com).

This makes “Linsanity” a huge opportunity for any consumer packaged goods company whose brand aligns well with this high energy, off-the-wall trend regardless of its specific category. Part of the appeal of Linsanity is that people are simply having fun with the trend and creating new Lin phrases. Any brand that could tap into this naming trend with a clever or amusing pun would be an instant top seller.

The following are a few of our picks for best “Linsanity” aligned branding opportunities[...]